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Infinity CSW-10 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Compact Powered Subwoofer CSW-10 Owner’s Guide (120V)
  • Page 2 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is CSW-10 used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CSW-10 O ’ WNER UIDE Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions Unpacking the Subwoofer Placement Controls and Connections Connections Operation Room Adaptive Bass Optimization System Contents of the R.A.B.O.S.Test CD The R.A.B.O.S. Sound-Level Meter (RSLM) Initial System-Level Setting Setting the Subwoofer Test Level...

  • Page 4: Unpacking The Subwoofer

    Bass Optimization System, rigid, well-braced enclosure, combine to deliver uncompromised bass performance in any stereo or multichannel home theater. In addition, the CSW-10’s compact enclosure allows for easy integration into any residential environment. Unpacking the Subwoofer If you suspect damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer.

  • Page 5: Controls And Connections

    § Normal/LFE Selector ¶ Power Switch ∞ § • ª ¢ ‚ ⁄ Bass Optimization Controls (see page 5) • Bass Optimization System Selector ª Center-Frequency Adjustment ‚ Bass Optimization System Level Adjustment ⁄ Bass Optimization System Bandwidth Adjustment ¶ CSW-10...

  • Page 6: Connections

    • Set Normal/LFE Switch to LFE. NOTE: In this case, you do not need to use a Y connector. Simply connect the LFE output on your receiver/processor to either the left or right input on the subwoofer. CSW-10 ® receiver/processor If your receiver/processor has subwoofer outputs for the left and right channels: •...

  • Page 7: Operation

    Phase Control The Phase Switch ∞ determines whether the subwoofer speaker’s piston-like action moves in and out with the main speakers, 0, ˚ or opposite the main speakers, 180˚. Proper phase adjustment depends on several variables such as room size, subwoofer placement and listener position.

  • Page 8: Room Adaptive Bass Optimization System ™ (R.a.b.o.s. ™ )

    Measurement Template. Using the Width Selector, you will then determine the appropriate equalizer settings.The “Key” is used to adjust the parametric equalizer built into the CSW-10. After adjustment, the test sequence is repeated to confirm your settings. The R.A.B.O.S. Goal...

  • Page 9: Contents Of The R.a.b.o.s.test Cd

    THE R.A.B.O.S. SOUND-LEVEL METER (RSLM) The RSLM is a battery-operated, handheld, acoustic measurement device specifically designed for Infinity R.A.B.O.S. On the face of the instrument is a light-emitting diode (LED) bar graph that indicates relative sound level.There are also indicators for power-on, out-of-range signals and a low battery.

  • Page 10: Initial System-Level Setting

    RSLM to give a stable reading. To get accurate measurements, it is necessary to play the CSW-10 quite loud.The 0dB indication is about 94dB. At this level, frequencies below 100Hz can cause doors, windows, furnishings and other objects in the room to vibrate.This...
  • Page 11 Figure 9. Figure 9. Completed R.A.B.O.S. template Now connect the dots as shown in Figure 10. This will make interpretation of the data much easier. Figure 10.Test example with dots connected ›› I to advance to the next test. Repeat CSW-10...

  • Page 12: What Does A Parametric Equalizer Do

    Level: This refers to the amount of cut (in dBs) the equalizer is set for. Bandwidth: Defines the range of frequencies over which the equalizer will have an effect. On the CSW-10, this adjustment is abbreviated as “Width.” Only parametric equalizers allow independent adjustment of all three parameters.

  • Page 13: Using The Width Selector

    Selector using the thumb and forefinger of your left hand. Now gently slide the tab up or down until the adjustable slice most closely fits the response data. See Figure 14. Figure 14. Selector adjusted for the “best fit” CSW-10...

  • Page 14: Level

    Example 1. Single Dominant Peak: Figure 15. Single dominant peak This is the most common result of speaker/room interaction. Apply the Width Selector as described in Figure 13. Align the center-line of the Selector over the center of the peak, as shown in Figure 14.
  • Page 15 Note that this does not eliminate the dips. We have simply moved away from them. Sometimes only a few inches are required. Do not attempt to correct this condition with equalization. If you encounter dips like this, take the following steps: CSW-10...
  • Page 16 Example 4. Narrow Response: Figure 18. Narrow Response CSW-10 Although it looks as though this system is quite bass-deficient, this is actually indicative of a single, very narrow peak in excess ›...

  • Page 17: Adjusting The R.a.b.o.s. Equalizer

    1 CCW 14.1 4.5% – 13.9 – 13.5 7.5% – 13.1 – 12.7 12.5% – 11.7 16.5% – 11.0 20.5% – 10.2 – – – 29.5% – – – – 41.5% – 43.5% – – 46.5% – 21 CW 49.5% CSW-10...

  • Page 18: Final System Balance

    R.A.B.O.S. controls. Simply count the number of detents necessary, indicated by the results of your R.A.B.O.S.Test. CSW-10 R.A.B.O.S. Controls After performing these adjustments, you may skip forward to the “Final System Balance” section. It is recommended that you perform a second measurement to confirm that the settings are correct.
  • Page 19 If a problem occurs, make sure that all connections are properly made and are clean. In the event that your CSW-10 subwoofer ever needs service, contact your local Infinity dealer or Infinity directly at 1.516.674.4INF (USA only) or www.infinitysystems.com...
  • Page 20 Frequency Frequency CSW-10 Width Width...
  • Page 21 Frequency Frequency Width Width CSW-10...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Infinity continually strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones.The specifications and construction details in this and related Infinity publications are therefore subject to change without notice. CSW-10 CSW-10 22Hz –...
  • Page 23 OTES...
  • Page 24 * Trademark of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Infinity is a registered trademark, and CMMD and Room Adaptive Bass Optimization System (R.A.B.O.S.) are trademarks, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm patent nos. 6,327,372 and 6,404,897. Part No. 352519-001...

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